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Athleta - Friday's Links & Likes

Athleta – Friday’s Links & Likes

Friday’s Links & Likes pick is, Athleta Chelsea Cargo pant! http://athlete.com   I am very selective in which outfits end up in my carry-on suitcase.  These pants are my top pick for travel. Why?  Chelsea Cargo Pant has a classic look . They actually fit like a well-cut dress pant. These pants have 6 pockets, when I am rushing through the airports I like to secure my boarding pass in one of the…

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2 Laughing Gals: Friday's Links & Likes

2 Laughing Gals: Friday’s Links & Likes

Vivi’s Links & Likes As a travel planner I like to know how safe and secure a travel location is for my clients.  I use GeoSure, allowing me to find global safety ratings for my clients as they plan their vacations. GeoSure analyzes locations all the way down the neighborhood level, so even if where you’re going is not far from home, use your app for an up-to-date GeoSure Safety Score (or safety…

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When Travel Gives You a "Chopped" Mystery Basket!

When Travel Gives You a “Chopped” Mystery Basket!

I rolled out of bed at 4:30 am to pack for my 8:30 am flight. Barely unpacked from the previous weekend’s trip, I got myself a cup of coffee and started to throw enough clothes into my suitcase for a five day trip to the West Coast.  My trips are generally planned well in advance; however, this trip was planned at the last minute due to a family emergency. Food Network’s Chopped Chopped–Episode…

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Lighten your travel load with a Wrist Wallet

Lighten your travel load with a Wrist Wallet

While traveling in Barcelona, my back back was attempted to be opened by pick pockets.  The women thief’s came away with nothing as the Barcelona police swept in to make an arrest.   All in all it was a very interesting event.  Barcelona police are working hard to stop pick pockets and we were very grateful.  I was amazed that while I was walking with my backpack on my back, the pick pockets were…

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Paris, hear our prayers

Paris, hear our prayers

Joi and I love to travel.  We have raised our families and now want to see the world.  What happened in Paris yesterday is a reminder that our world is not safe.  As I scroll through Facebook and see all of the posts in support of Paris many of them are pictures people have taken during their own travels to Paris.  Limiting our travels is exactly the fear the terrorists want.  Since 911 we have…

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